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# **5mm macrame cord**

**Skip it**

A small market ($51K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 13Growth 19Conversion 23Competition 72Returns 64Price range 70Avg price 81Brand share 62Review moat 41Quality gap 21

**Avg price**

**Great****$17.25**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Good****42%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Price range**

**Good****$5.40–$37.50**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Returns**

**Good****2.4%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Good****68%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,390.33**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-11.7%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Market size**

**Bad****$51K**

$51K/yr · 160K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**20 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**29**

**Top-5 brand share**

**68%**

**Open market**

**27%**

- Bobbiny23% - NOANTA14% - FLIPPED14% - ZUEXT11% - AIFUN6% - TECEUM5%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%4%$2K8%$4K12%$6K16%$8K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 43 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![FLIPPED 100% Natural Cotton Macrame Cord 5mm x110 Yards Macrame Cords Colored Cotton Macrame Rope Craft Cord for DIY Crafts Knitting Plant Hangers Christmas Wedding Dcor(Beige 5mm110yards)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aPoe2h0SL.jpg)**FLIPPED 100% Natural Cotton Macrame Cord 5mm x110 Yards Macrame Cords Colored Cotton Macrame Rope Craft Cord for DIY Crafts Knitting Plant Hangers Christmas Wedding Dcor(Beige 5mm110yards)**FLIPPED**$12.55**4.7★9,530 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097DSQJ4W) [2![Bobbiny Premium 5mm Braided Macrame Cord (Natural) 108yds/330ft (100% Recycled Cotton)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hAsgiACqL.jpg)**Bobbiny Premium 5mm Braided Macrame Cord (Natural) 108yds/330ft (100% Recycled Cotton)**Bobbiny**$18.67**4.8★1,161 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7GRX4N) [3![NOANTA Natural Macrame Cord 5mm x 109Yards Beige Macrame Rope Cotton Cord for Wall Hanging Plant Hangers Christmas Crafts Knitting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OPbjhHxKL.jpg)**NOANTA Natural Macrame Cord 5mm x 109Yards Beige Macrame Rope Cotton Cord for Wall Hanging Plant Hangers Christmas Crafts Knitting**NOANTA**$15.85**4.7★11,254 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z2CXC74) [4![Macrame Cotton Cord 5mm x 328yds ZUEXT Natural Handmade Beige White Braided Cords 4 Strands Knitted Rope String for Craft Wall Hanging Weaving Tapestry Dream Catchers Hanger DIY Gift (300m)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517iftCSWZL.jpg)**Macrame Cotton Cord 5mm x 328yds ZUEXT Natural Handmade Beige White Braided Cords 4 Strands Knitted Rope String for Craft Wall Hanging Weaving Tapestry Dream Catchers Hanger DIY Gift (300m)**ZUEXT**$35.62**4.6★1,031 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFMZ839) [5![AIFUN Macrame Cord 5mm x 328Yards Natural Cotton Macrame Rope - 4 Strands Twisted Macrame Cotton Cord for Wall Hanging Plant Hangers Crafts Gift Wrapping and Wedding Decorations(5mmX300m)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b57H8LDmL.jpg)**AIFUN Macrame Cord 5mm x 328Yards Natural Cotton Macrame Rope - 4 Strands Twisted Macrame Cotton Cord for Wall Hanging Plant Hangers Crafts Gift Wrapping and Wedding Decorations(5mmX300m)**AIFUN**$26.42**4.6★206 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BD1VV4K)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![TECEUM Cotton Rope 3/16 (5 mm) 200 FT Strong All-Purpose Braided Rope Natural Cotton for Crafting amping Clothes Line DIY Indoor & Outdoor Use Natural](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bqTvTrkDL.jpg)**TECEUM Cotton Rope 3/16 (5 mm) 200 FT Strong All-Purpose Braided Rope Natural Cotton for Crafting amping Clothes Line DIY Indoor & Outdoor Use Natural**TECEUM**$13.28**1,562 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBWZ9GS5) [![TECEUM Cotton Rope 3/16 (5 mm) 200 FT Strong All-Purpose Braided Rope Natural Cotton for Crafting amping Clothes Line DIY Indoor & Outdoor Use White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5179OMYMVaL.jpg)**TECEUM Cotton Rope 3/16 (5 mm) 200 FT Strong All-Purpose Braided Rope Natural Cotton for Crafting amping Clothes Line DIY Indoor & Outdoor Use White**TECEUM**$12.98**1,562 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBWY6NB2) [![GOHOF Cotton Macrame Cord 5mm 328yards Natural Cotton Rope Colored Soft Macrame Supplies for Plant Hanger Wall Hanger Dreamcatcher (Beige)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XYoB52CFL.jpg)**GOHOF Cotton Macrame Cord 5mm 328yards Natural Cotton Rope Colored Soft Macrame Supplies for Plant Hanger Wall Hanger Dreamcatcher (Beige)**GOHOF**$32.80**22 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1865XVY) [![PerkHomy 100 ft 3/16 (5mm) Cotton Rope Multi Purpose Utility Diamond Braided Cord Natural Cotton for Clothes Line Camping Crafting Flag Pole Natural White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ArZWYLO8L.jpg)**PerkHomy 100 ft 3/16 (5mm) Cotton Rope Multi Purpose Utility Diamond Braided Cord Natural Cotton for Clothes Line Camping Crafting Flag Pole Natural White**PH PERKHOMY**$6.44**1,074 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBV59TPM) [![Makromecity Premium Polyester Macrame Cord 5mm x 104 Yards (311 feet) 5mm Polypropylene Macrame Cord Crochet Macrame Bag Cord Crafts for Wall Hangings Bags Underplate Rug (Latte)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aLKKp8CpL.jpg)**Makromecity Premium Polyester Macrame Cord 5mm x 104 Yards (311 feet) 5mm Polypropylene Macrame Cord Crochet Macrame Bag Cord Crafts for Wall Hangings Bags Underplate Rug (Latte)**Makromecity**$18.41**207 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D58FY7DR)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![JeogYong Braided Macrame Cord 5mm x 295ft Natural 8-Strand Braided Cotton Rope Colored Drawstring Cord Macrame Rope for Plant Hangers Wall Hanging Dream Catcher Garden DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vkMBVTyqL.jpg)**JeogYong Braided Macrame Cord 5mm x 295ft Natural 8-Strand Braided Cotton Rope Colored Drawstring Cord Macrame Rope for Plant Hangers Wall Hanging Dream Catcher Garden DIY Projects**JeogYong**$14.30**4.6★**▲ 247%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF19ZG5G) [![5mm328yards Macrame Cotton Cord Not Dyed Soft 4 Strand Twisted 100% Natural Cotton for Handmade Wall Hanging DIY Craft Making Knitting Plant Hangers Decorative Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G4IzQ6jUL.jpg)**5mm328yards Macrame Cotton Cord Not Dyed Soft 4 Strand Twisted 100% Natural Cotton for Handmade Wall Hanging DIY Craft Making Knitting Plant Hangers Decorative Projects**Klhamky**$23.82**4.7★**▲ 219%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894DTMDM) [![Macrame Cotton Cord 5mm x 109 Yards ZUEXT 100% Natural Handmade Colorful 4 Strands Twisted Braided Cotton Rope for Wall Hanging Plant Hangers Gift Wrapping Tapestry DIY Crafts(100m Deep Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jWAv1EAHL.jpg)**Macrame Cotton Cord 5mm x 109 Yards ZUEXT 100% Natural Handmade Colorful 4 Strands Twisted Braided Cotton Rope for Wall Hanging Plant Hangers Gift Wrapping Tapestry DIY Crafts(100m Deep Pink)**ZUEXT**$17.45**4.6★**▲ 200%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZ5M62C) [![TECEUM Cotton Rope 3/16 (5 mm) 200 FT Strong All-Purpose Braided Rope Natural Cotton for Crafting amping Clothes Line DIY Indoor & Outdoor Use White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5179OMYMVaL.jpg)**TECEUM Cotton Rope 3/16 (5 mm) 200 FT Strong All-Purpose Braided Rope Natural Cotton for Crafting amping Clothes Line DIY Indoor & Outdoor Use White**TECEUM**$12.98**4.6★**▲ 165%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBWY6NB2) [![Macrame Cotton Cord 5mm x 109yds ZUEXT Natural Handmade Beige White Braided Cords 4 Strands Knitted Rope String for Craft Wall Hanging Weaving Tapestry Dream Catchers Hanger DIY Gift (100m)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hh0VYW9fL.jpg)**Macrame Cotton Cord 5mm x 109yds ZUEXT Natural Handmade Beige White Braided Cords 4 Strands Knitted Rope String for Craft Wall Hanging Weaving Tapestry Dream Catchers Hanger DIY Gift (100m)**ZUEXT**$18.42**4.6★**▲ 152%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091KWKYZ3)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -11.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

4K3KBlack Friday '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“Better than what I was using prior”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Oh yeah this stuff is good definitely worth your money for how much you get”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“Better than expected”*

**Thickness**10%

*“Thickness is really good”*

**Material Quality**9%

*“makes great crafting material”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to use”*

**Color**7%

*“Pretty color”*

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**4%

*“I like its firm texture”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**3%

*“Fun class”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“the size and tightness of the cord made it a perfect selection”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Material Quality**23%

*“I do not want polyester”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%

*“This is false advertising”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Not the length specified”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“expensive”*

**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**8%

*“doesn't stretch out like other rope”*

**Thin**3%

*“Thinner”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“abandoned the project bc of the low quality of the cord”*

**Thickness**3%

*“its about as thick as like a computer power cable”*

**Hard Feel**3%

*“Obviously not like that soft”*

**Durability**1%

*“Not durable”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**25%

**Color**15%

**Thickness**12%

**Thin**11%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Material Quality**7%

**Value For Money**6%

**Functionality-Overall**3%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Weight Heavy**2%